Journal Evaluation in Education (JEE)
Vol 7 No 1 (2026): January

Understanding Mental Well-Being Among University Students in Indonesia: A Descriptive Quantitative Analysis

Rahimsyah, Anandha Putri (Unknown)
Muhajirin, Muhammad (Unknown)
Rachmani, Nizza Nadya (Unknown)
Bariyyah, Khairul (Unknown)
Sugara, Gian Sugiana (Unknown)
Aprilya, Tasya (Unknown)
Zulfa, Nuraini Latifa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2026

Abstract

Purpose of the study: Mental well-being is a crucial component of university students’ academic functioning and personal development. However, empirical evidence describing students’ mental well-being levels, particularly in non-Western contexts, remains limited. This study aims to describe the level of mental well-being among university students at two higher education institutions in Indonesia. Methodology: This study employed a descriptive quantitative design. A total of 449 undergraduate students were selected using proportionate stratified random sampling from two universities with different student population characteristics. Data were collected using the Indonesian-adapted version of the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS). Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted to examine the distribution of students’ mental well-being levels. Main Findings: These findings highlight the importance of strengthening preventive and promotive mental health initiatives in higher education settings. Campus-based interventions, such as mindfulness programs and counseling services, may play a strategic role in supporting students’ transition from moderate mental well-being toward flourishing. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study provides empirical insight into students’ mental well-being profiles within the Indonesian higher education context and offers practical implications for the development of guidance and counseling services.

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Journal Info

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JEE

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Education Social Sciences Other

Description

JEE publishes high-quality methodological assessment, evaluation, and study research texts in various educational settings and scientific disciplines with their own specific phenomena, as well as related studies that address issues of concern to education today. JEE discusses scientific research on ...